For now we only know that this event (the photograph above and the video below are from the 2009 edition) is taking place in Florence, at the Uffizi Gallery, The Accademia Gallery and the Bargello museum plus a few other villas and smaller venues. From 19.00 on the 20th November until 01.00 in the morning [...]
‘Martedi in Arte’ – free entry to museums
September 29, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Italy, October 26th, November 30th and December 28th (the ‘Martedi’s’ of the initiative) see free entry to selected museums and galleries across Italy. Note that this is free entry in the evenings only, from 19.00 to 23.00, with special openings accordingly. Amongst the big guns are the Last Supper (good luck with that one!), the [...]
Verona Opera Festival 2011
September 28, 2010 by 1 Comment
Now online are details of the 2011 Verona Opera Festival; it’s already possible to reserve your seats, and on our main site you’ll find all the information regarding schedule, seating plan, tips and advice plus details on all of the performances – click here to begin. For speedy reference here are a list of the [...]
Colosseum – levels reopening
September 27, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The Colosseum is making lots of news lately, and hot on the heels of the news of large-scale restoration works, comes the official announcement that the (previously closed) third tier of the Colosseum, together with large underground areas (ipogei) will reopen on the 14th of October 2010 at 18.00. Reserve tickets for the Colosseum in [...]
Salvador Dali exhibition, Milan 2010
September 27, 2010 by 1 Comment
Salvador Dalí ‘Il sogno si avvicina’ (The Dream is Getting Closer) Palazzo Reale, Milan September 22nd 2010 – January 30th 2011 This isn’t one we’re selling tickets for, unfortunately, but should you be in Milan for the Last Supper or a visit to Milan Cathedral, then this may well be an exhibition to tickle your [...]
Giacomo Favretto exhibition, Venice
September 27, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Museo Correr, Venice Giacomo Favretto – ‘Venice, Fascination and Seduction’ Until 21st November 2010 A collection of works by this importan Venetian painter brings together works from public and private collections across the world. The following quote is from the official press release for the exhibition (PDF). A true “innovator” of the Venetian school during [...]
The Battle of Anghiari, Leonardo da Vinci
September 27, 2010 by Leave a Comment
After a very Italian style wait, a long planned project to find ‘the greatest work by Leonardo da Vinci’ is about to get under way, a detective’s investigation into ‘the greatest work of the Renaissance, the Battle of Anghiari. Quoted from this article: In May 2007 Italian Minister of Cultural Heritage Francesco Rutelli approved a [...]
Florence, Rustici exhibition at Bargello
September 27, 2010 by 1 Comment
Florence Bargello Gallery 10th September 2010 – 10th January 2011 ‘I grandi bronzi del Battistero. Rustici e Leonardo.’ An exhibtion at the Bargello Museum of the bronze work of Giovanfrancesco Rustici, a contemporary of Leonardo da Vinci. Book tickets for the Bargello, Florence Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Florence – special Monday openings
September 27, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Usually closed on Mondays, the Uffizi Gallery, the Academy Gallery (home to Michelangelo’s David) and the Palatine Gallery/Modern Art Gallery (all in Florence) will be open on November 1st 2010. Book Uffizi tickets Book tickets for David Book tickets for the Palatine Museums Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
Sistine Chapel – pollution and conservation
September 27, 2010 by 1 Comment
First it was: (ANSA) – Vatican City, September 3 – The level of atmospheric pollution in the Sistine Chapel is too high and the masses who walk through it each day threaten the priceless art there, the director of the Vatican Museums said Friday. [link] Then, a few days later: Paolucci recently said the levels [...]
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